Summary:Grand Valley State University is seeking to hire a person for the role of the Work/Life Consultant to provide University leadership, assistance, resources and solutions to faculty and staff regarding a diverse variety of work/life/traditional and non-traditional family issues. The goal of this position is to provide an environment where faculty and staff are focused and able to perform at their potential, while at the same time, feeling appreciated and cared for by the University.

Required Qualifications and Education:

A bachelor’s degree in social work, human resource management, psychology, or a related field.

Experience working as a social worker or a consultant in one of the following areas: a work/life program, human resources, organizational development, training or similar/related program.

Excellent interpersonal, listening, presentation and research skills.

Outstanding organizational, assessment and problem solving skills.

Emotional maturity and sensitivity to interact at all levels within the University.

Advocate for, and provide help to, faculty, staff, and their families for resources that would improve their well-being.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Highly motivated individual who has a proven track record of working independently and following through on projects.

A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple issues effectively with sensitivity and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

A masters in social work.

Proven experience directly working with conflict resolution and mediation.

Responsibilities – Essential Functions:

The Work/Life Consultant is responsible for the conceptualization, development, implementation, administration, and training of outreach initiatives.

The Work/Life Consultant’s role is to listen to the needs of Grand Valley faculty and staff and provide resources and/or referrals that address these concerns.

Facilitates programs and provide resources that benefit faculty, staff, and their families in helping to ease the demands of balancing work and family responsibilities.

Application Deadline Date: Review of application will begin on April 12, 2017, but will remain open until filled.

How To Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select “Apply now”. Include a cover letter and resume. The online system will allow you to attach these items electronically. If you need assistance contact Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Clinical Wellness Coordinator position organizes and administers preventative wellness initiatives to employees designed to encourage, educate and engage employees and spouses in healthy lifestyle behaviors that reduce risk factors. Wellness services are provided within the boundaries of the State Nurse Practice Act, other legal and regulatory guidelines as well as Company policies.

This person must have an interest in interacting respectfully employees and spouses to promote general health by emphasizing the principles of screening, prevention and health consumerism.

Duties – Under the direction of the Coordinator’s assigned location’s Human Resources Manager and guidance from the company’s wellness program providers:

· Establishes a HIPAA compliant environment by maintaining patient confidentiality and protects operations by keeping information secured. Provide HIPAA educational intervention and support on an individual and group basis as needed.

· Promotes employee awareness by establishing health and wellness related goals and supporting people in their efforts to change; teaching employees and families to understand basic conditions, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.

· Delivers workshops and training to employee participants.

· Assures quality of care by adhering to professional standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations as applicable.

· Maintains a clean work environment using basic infection control practices with collaboration from site housekeeping staff.

· Protects employees and spouses by adhering to infection-control protocols and notifications.